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      12-19-2009, 03:11 PM   #1
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BMW Motorsport Z4 GT3 official racecar with M3 V8 engine now available

I found on BMW Motorsport (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/race...ar/z4_gt3.html) the Z4 GT3 being powered by a 4.0l V8 and 480 hp, surely the M3 engine. Their are no other details nor pics, but as a V8 goes under the hood it may be that the Z4 M may still come. In this way the last NA M car will not be M3 but Z4 M. And if we compare to the last generation the Z4 M got the old 3.2l L6 NA and not the 4.0l V8 NA. And so the next M3 will get a 3.0l L6 TT and the Z4 M the "old" 4.0l V8 NA. This would also justify the higher price of the Z4 M over the M3. What do think?

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As part of its customer racing programme, BMW Motorsport is offering private teams another attractive car from 2010: the BMW Z4 GT3. This sports car is an impressive addition to the BMW product range and offers drivers and teams the opportunity to compete in international and national championships in accordance with GT3 regulations – such as the FIA GT3 European Championship, International GT Open and the ADAC GT Masters – as well as in 24-hour endurance races.

The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a four-litre, eight-cylinder engine producing approximately 480 bhp. When it comes to electronics, the private teams can look forward to innovative BMW solutions, which have proven themselves in the BMW M3 GT2: the engine is controlled by the modern ECU 408, while the Power400 control unit is responsible for operating all actuators. The transmission takes place via a sequential, six-speed gearbox. The scope of delivery also includes rims with locking and safety clips, as well as racing ABS and optional air conditioning.


The BMW Z4 GT3 in its racing version is available from the second quarter of 2010 at an estimated price of 298,000 Euro (plus VAT). If interested, please send an email to Z4GT3@bmw-motorsport.com or send a fax to +49 89 382 208 55.

Stats:

Engine: 4 litre V8
Max. Power Output: 480 bhp
Gearbox: 6-speed, sequential
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